Privacy Policy
Updated: 5.11.25
The following Terms of Use are entered into by and between you and Because of Blair,
LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
This Terms of Use, together with any documents incorporated by reference herein (collectively,
the “Agreement”) governs your access to and use of the Because of Blair Website located
at www.becauseofblair.com (“Because of Blair Website”) and our related services (such services,
together with the Because of Blair Website, the “Services”), whether as a guest or registered user. Access to and use of the Because of Blair Website is subject to your acceptance of this Agreement.
Please read these terms carefully before you start to use the Services. If you do not want to
agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.
1. Legal Information and Modification of Terms. Because of Blair is the owner and operator of the Because of Blair Website. We reserve the right to modify the terms of this Agreement at any time at our sole discretion. You should visit this page periodically to review the terms of your use. By accessing and continuing to use the Because of Blair Website and/or by making any purchase of the membership page, you confirm your acceptance of the terms and conditions in place at the time you make a purchase or access or use the services.
2. Use of the Services; Account Information.
2.1 Services. The Services may include an online membership made available by Because of Blair to enable users to purchase training courses or other educational content, or pay for training or other educational services to be provided by Because of Blair.
2.2 Communications. By signing up for any Because of Blair course, making a purchase, or otherwise signing up for communications, you consent to receive electronic communications from us (e.g., via email or by posting notices to the Services). These communications may include notices about your account, purchase, or service (for example, password changes and other transactional information). We may also send you promotional communications via email or text message, including, but not limited to, newsletters, special offers, surveys and other news and information we think will be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving these promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided therein.
3. Content and Intellectual Property.
3.1 Content Ownership. Because of Blair is the owner of all content posted on or otherwise accessible at or via the Because of Blair Website including all logos, designs, text, graphics, pictures, and information (“Because of Blair Content”). Any copying, reproduction, retransmission, or republication of all, or part, of any Content found on the Because of Blair Website is expressly prohibited, unless Because of Blair has expressly granted its prior written consent to so reproduce, retransmit, or republish the Content. Because of Blair reserves all applicable rights in regard to the Content.
3.2 Third Party Content. Because of Blair may publish or transmit via the Because of Blair Website content that is owned by third parties. Because of Blair’s licensors are the owners of their respective intellectual property found on the Because of Blair Website. Any reproduction, retransmission, or republication of all or part of any Content found on the Because of Blair Website is expressly prohibited, unless the owner of the Content has expressly granted its prior written consent to reproduce, retransmit, or republish the material. Although the Because of Blair website may link to other internet sites, Because of Blair is not responsible for content or information contained on such other sites. Because of Blair provides no warranties and explicitly disclaims any liability for any content or other information provided on other sites.
3.3 Copyright Complaints. If You believe that any Content on the Because of Blair Website infringes upon any copyright which You own or control, You or Your designee, acting as a “Complaining Party,” may send a notification of such claimed infringement to Because of Blair to the contact form. Please include a description of the work that is allegedly being infringed, and where on the Because of Blair Website the work may be found.
4. Online Store Terms. Because of Blair may offer products or services for purchase on the Because of Blair Membership Site. These products or services may have limited quantities. Because of Blair makes every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of any products that appear on the Because of Blair Website. However, color display may vary based on your device or device settings. Because of Blair reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any lawful reason at any time. Because of Blair also reserves the right to limit the sales of products or services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at Because of Blair’s sole discretion. Because of Blair reserves the right to discontinue any product or service at any time. Because of Blair reserves the right to void or cancel any order as it may deem necessary due to product availability, payment authorization, pricing error, or any other lawful reason. All purchases are subject to further terms and conditions communicated at the time of purchase, including any terms pertaining to refunds, exchanges, order cancellations, and shipping and delivery.
5. Disclaimers. The Because of Blair Content and Because of Blair Website are provided as-is, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. Because of Blair does not warrant or guarantee uninterrupted access to the Because of Blair Website or any site linked to the Because of Blair Website.
Given the unpredictability of technology and the online environment, Because of Blair does not warrant that the function or operation of this website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that this site or the server that makes it available will be free of viruses or other harmful elements. Under no circumstances will Because of Blair be liable in any way for any content, including without limitation any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Because of Blair Website.
You assume full responsibility and risk of loss resulting from use of the Services and any Because of Blair Content. Because of Blair makes no guarantees about the suitability of any information for any purpose whatsoever. Because of Blair may provide educational content or information related to dog and human training methods, principles, theories, or activities. This information is provided for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and does not take into account all facts or circumstances that may be relevant to your dog, including without limitation, medical facts or circumstances. You are responsible for seeking advice from a competent veterinarian related to any known or unknown medical conditions or considerations for your dog. Additionally, dogs are living, breathing beings with thoughts, feelings, reflexes, and instincts. Dogs can be unpredictable and may resort to aggression or other survival mechanisms. It is impossible to anticipate or control all potential factors or influences in any given situation. You are your dog’s advocate, are responsible for exercising your own reasonable judgment. and are ultimately responsible for yours and your dog’s actions and inactions and the consequences of any such actions and inactions.
BY VOLUNTARILY IMPLEMENTING OR UNDERTAKING ANY TRAINING EXERCISES OR METHODS IN A PROGRAM PROVIDED BY BECAUSE OF BLAIR, YOU AGREE THAT YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF ANY RESULTING INJURY TO YOU, YOUR DOG, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ANIMAL. BECAUSE OF BLAIR IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES THAT MAY RESULT.
6. Limitation of Liability. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BECAUSE OF BLAIR, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, OR LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY, “REPRESENTATIVES”) BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST REVENUE, LOST OR DAMAGED DATA, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF BECAUSE OF BLAIR OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BECAUSE OF BLAIR’S TOTAL LIABILITY IN ANY EVENT IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (I) THE AMOUNT, IF ANY, ACTUALLY PAID FOR ANY GOODS PURCHASED ON THE BECAUSE OF BLAIR WEBSITE OR (II) $50. YOU HEREBY RELEASE BECAUSE OF BLAIR AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES, AND CLAIMS IN EXCESS OF THIS LIMITATION.
7. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Because of Blair and its Representatives harmless from and against any and all losses (including without limitation attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses) arising out of or related to this Agreement or your use of the Services, including, but not limited to, damages to property or personal injury, that are caused by, arise out of or are related to your use or misuse of the Services or Because of Blair Content or your violation of this Agreement.
9. Disputes. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States of America, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Washington, in each case located in Kitsap County. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
10. Limitation on Time to File Claims. ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE SITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
Before seeking legal recourse for any harm you believe you have suffered arising from or related to your use of the Services or the Site, you agree to inform us in writing and to give us thirty (30) days to cure the harm before initiating any action.
11. Miscellaneous.
11.1 Notices. We may provide you with any notices (including, without limitation those regarding changes to these Terms) by email or postings on the Services. By providing us with your email address, you consent to our using the email address to send you any notices. Notices sent by email will be effective when we send the email, and notices we provide by posting will be effective upon posting. It is your responsibility to keep your email address current.
11.2 Assignability. This Agreement is personal to you, and you may not assign this Agreement or the rights and obligations thereunder to any third party or person. Because of Blair may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms in our sole discretion to any affiliate, or in connection with an acquisition, sale, or merger. These Terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the applicable parties and their successors and permitted assigns.
11.3 Waiver. No waiver by either Party of any default shall be deemed as a waiver of prior or subsequent default of the same or other provisions of this Agreement.
11.4 Severability. If any term, clause, or provision hereof is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or operation of any other term, clause, or provision, and such invalid term, clause, or provision shall be deemed to be severed from the Agreement.
11.5 Survival. The ownership and intellectual property rights and license provisions set forth in this Agreement, and any other provisions that by their sense and context the Parties intend to have survive, shall survive the termination of this Agreement and any obligations hereunder for any reason.